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The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

Hon. a. +. Morrill,, whose death is announc.
ed elsewhere, was the first Republican Cover
nor of Maine. and had served in the State Leo.
stature and in Congress. He died full of years
and honors. To the last he maintained his old
time interest in temperance, prohibition and
kcpublicaniSm. His death is a conspicuous
loss to these causes, and loss to the State an,
its best interests.
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07
DEATH OF HON. A. +. MORRILL,,

EX-Gov. -inson +. Morrill, died at Auy,,>ta.
Monday. lie was unconscious at the time of
his death and had been for several DAYS. lie
Was taken i'll Tuesday afternoon Of last week
Those present at his dcathbeid were his sister
Mrs Blackwell. his daughter. Mrs. G. W. God
Iard and Mrs. lIuntoon, his grandson, Anson
NJ. Goddard, Esq, and granddaughter. His
daughter Mrs. r. NJ. Mills, is ON her way from
california to Augusta. The body will be en-
balmed and the funeral will occur the latter
part of the week. Mr.. Morrill, was s. YEAR,
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07
Railroad Meetipx,

The annual meeting of stockholders of the B &
NJ. l.. r. r. Co. was held at the Court House in
Belfast, on Wednesday, July 6th at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ. The meeting was called to order by J. II.
Quimby, treasurer President Hazetinc made the
following report:
To the stockholders of the Il. 4 NJ. l.. II. X. Co:
1t Is gratifying to report large Increase of busi
ness on your road for the year last passed, due
mainly TO the increased facilities offered by the NJ.
{. K. X. i'll passenger and freight service The
opinion and decree of the Supreme Court in our
equity case just received, plainly settles and de-
fines forever the respective rights of sharehOld-
ers and ends most unfortunate and expensive
controversy. detailed statement of the fnan-
treasurer's report herewith. C. Il. HAZELTINE,
Pres't. for the Directors.
The treasurer made the following report:
Belfast 4 NJ. l.. r. Il. Co. in account with John H.
slumby, Treas.
july H. Bal. cash in trcasury...... 900. $23037
Reed for the year ending July g.
1887, for rental .......... aG,OOOOO
Reed from Portland Trust Co.... 33,OO0OO
Interest received from Portland
Trust Observation-Disclosures. 5000
Interest from town of Brooks. .B
Interest Clinton Gore bOns.... 1000
! Reed for Brooks town or,lers.... l,S32.N
Reed Clinton q ore bOnds......" 10000
s72,5gs.74
| Paid out as follows:
Dividend accounts. 49,. $500. $50 SSG. so
Coupon account......... ...........-.... 9,OO.O0
Legal expense account -. -. -. 2,376.90
Expense account. ...... ............. l40.4O
81, ,4O4. 10
| Bal. to new account. Sl94.G4
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07
I. TENSION FRAUD.

Rev. Munroe Dur@n, of Stet,on. WIS arrest
ed and arralSned before the [. :. Commi> ion
Diler IN Portland recently on the charge of
forging pension certificate in his own favor
against the government. Mr.. Durgin is about
90 years OF age and drew pension Of eight dol
lars month for injury to the back. In order
10 get an increase he forced the names of Mel
son liner of Rocklanl, his former captain.
and those of Samuel Derby, of Rockland. and
\. q. Merrill, and I. W. libbctt> of StetSou,
rs Justices of the peace. Duryin admitted hi>
guilt, and in default of $1,000 bail was sent 10
jan to await the September term Of court at
Bath. "
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

A London paper critcises Minister Phelps
for failing to extend the usual and proper
courtesics to Mr.. Blaine, whereupon the Bos-
ton Record rises to remark: ''The idea that
Phelps can snub Blaine is a new one in this
country. Who is Phelps, any way? The most
we ever heard about him before he became
minister to England was his connection with
| the rotorious Emma NINE"
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

The judge of the Belfast police court con-
tinue> to write letters to himself is editor of
the ring organ, probably to show that the
apoog>t and defender, of those who robbed
the lahorng man and the city. and the rilil>cl-
lers best friend. is also Il follower of Anapias.
This official evidently prii"s himself on the
non-perforlfa;cc of duty for which he is paid
5000 year ont of the pockets of taxpayers,
and does with cheerful aIacri!y the dirty work
he is SET 10 do by the disreputable Taxpayer
ru~
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07
TnE InIro#rEp LlQron CASE.

Michael Burns. from whom the imported
liquors were seized by Ia" officers june 2Stl1
was before the municipal court of Augusta
July 2. hi, case having been continued His
counsel Were Hon. III. VI. Heath and j. II.
Potter. Esq. For the government, Attorney
General orville ID. Baker, sheriff e. r. Ne
tadden was called and testified As to the sciz-
ure of the liquor. Respondent was also called.
Nes>rs. Heath and Potter argued the ease
briefly for their client, holding that all previous
decisions had been III their favor. The At
torncy General argued for the government that
the cases cited had no bearing on the question
ut issue. Judge Andrews gave IA pro forina
decision. filming the respondent : loo An a,,-
peal was taken and the ease goes to the Superior
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

The London correspondent of the New York
Tribune says: ''No doubt Mr.. Blaine is pretty
generally regarded here AS strong politi cal
opponent Of England. But the best English
people are delighted to see him and the per-
sonal impression he has made is very great.
Indeed, | will take the liberty of saying that
no American holding no official position has
within my recollection been more warmly re-
ceived or so much liked and admired"
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

EXCURSIONS steamer Mary Morgan, with inc
Lincolnville Band, made the first excursion Of the
season to Bar IIarbor July Sd She touched at all
points between Bangor and Camden. and had near
" 400 people on board when She left that place,
Two hours out of Camden one of the buckets ON
, the wheel got loose and had to be taken on which
caused Il delay of about an hour. The band, how :
ever, played excellent music and the trip was IN
enjoyable one. The boat arrived ut Bar Iarbor ut
r. NJ. and left again ut 40, arriving in Belfast
about II O'Clock large excursion left Belfast
the morning of the 18th on barge Clifford for Verona
Park, where Il very enjoyable day was spent The
company returned early in tine evening The
Methodist Book Club made an excursion 10 Isles
horo on Monday The steamer Mary Morgan
made an excursion the 4th from Bangor to Rock
land, touching at Verona Park and Northpot both
ways, and the usual landings. The Winterport
band accompanied the excursion, which was very
pleasant one. Quite large number stopped at
Northport.
SHIPPING ITEMS. Capt. Willis Burgess former
ny mate with Capt. Bagley, has been placed in com
mand of schr. Sarah l.. Davis and not Capt. Wood
bury Burgess as previously announced. Schr.
Puritan sailed Friday for Southport, Conn. with a
portion of the dressed granite for public library
building there. The granite was from Halls yard
....Thc case of owners of sch. Stephen Wood
N bury owners of sch. Enoch Robinson, was
tried in Boston last week, but the judge has not
rendered his decision. Five years ago sch. stephen
Woodbury., of Jacksonville, Capt. o. l.. Limburn-
|, es, of Belfast was on passage to this port with
aeargo of coal for Mr.. q. w. Pitcher. When on
Cape Cod the vessel was run into and sunk by sch
En,ch Robinson, of Taunton, Mass. The suit is
ArGught to recover the value of vessel and cargo
sch. Prescott IIazetinc has charterc, to load
aaJass at Bangor for Philadelphia, and is now tax
ingker cargo. Sch. Charlotte 4. Siblcy, at
this asert, is loading ice for Jacksonville
Schr. William Frederick has chartered to load
stone ~ New York for Charleston at 81 30 per ton
| and bsck with phosphate rock at $3.50 ...Schr. st
Johns Will load coal at Port johnson for Salem sO
cents awH discharge. ....Schr. Charlie Bucki will
load at New York for Mayport, stone at sl25, and
back with railroad ties at &c. free Of wharfage.
Sch Mary F. Corson, at this port, has charter
cd to load ice on the kcnncbec for Newport News
....Sch. Ring Dove is discharging cargo OF
Cumberland coal for Ben IIazetine.
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

Dence l.. Mutgctt, of this city, graduate of
the Eastern Normal school, has Just closed 4 sue
ressfu term in district ~. L. The whole number
of scholars attending school thirty four,
average attendance thirty-unr. Tie following
scholars were not absent or tardy for the term;
Mamie Carr, Carrie Davis, Nellie Patterson, I.Icw-
cllyn Patterson, Alfred Ellis Eugene Ellis, Mar
tell Ellis, Johnnie Hogan, Josie llnkey aud
Charlie Carrow. scholars not absent ,ay hut
tariy: Mamie Bowen, Ida Bowen, Sclwin Bowen,
Teresa Hogan, Robert Gross and AlcNs Gross
scholars absent only onaccount of sickness Willie
Staples, Fannie Guptill Wesley IIinkley and
Estelle Bean.
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

PERSONAL. Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. II. Pilsbury
and family, Of Bangor, and Edward Pilsbury and
Miss Addie Pilsbury of Boston, spent July 4th in
Belfast Mrs. Edward Smonton and daughter
Lizzie, of st. Paul. are in Belfast, the guests of
Mrs. ii. ii. Johnson Mrs. S. A. IIowcs and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hervcy Howes arrived on the boat
Sunday and will remain in Belfast during the sum
| mcr... j. a. Mace Jr., will be conductor of one
the Maine Central Pullman trains, main line this
summer The Chelsea correspondent of the Gar
diner Home Journal says "Aliss Nellie Luce. of
Waldo, closed avery successful term of school in
Searls Mills district last Friday, the 24tll The
| scholars III their examination and review on the
last day nearly all showed good earnest work and
study. number of the parents and friends were
in, and seemed pleased with the results =. Mr.. and
and Mrs. A. 5. Bangs, of Augusta, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. George +. Bracket. ...Dr. j. Ii. Sher
man, OF whose intended departure mention was
made last week, will leave Belfast July 18th, and
is to settle in Maiden, Mass Postmaster IL. l.
kIgore. Of this city, has gone to Southcl to visit
| his father. Mrs Hume, of the Salvation Army
| has gone to Lawrence, Mass to recruit her health
! ....Mr. and Mrs George Gichrest, of Rockland
were in town last week MIR. T.. ID. Bird, of Bos
tom has spent few days here. :. MIR. L. n. Wins
low is expected this week from Atlanta, Geo, fol
Il two months vacation. Mr. j. H. Quimby spcn,
| the 4th in Boston, returning home by Tuesday
mornings train. Mr.. J. f. Woodcock has re
turned home from Ellsworth where he has beer
for several weeks. Capt. L. X. Shute, of this
city, pilot on steamer fremont, at Portland spent
the Fourth with his family in Belfast. Mr.. Free,
lie Francis of Boston, one Of the most popular OF
the travelling men who visit this section, was in
Belfast Sunday and the Fourth. Mr.. W. +. Bean
of Kansas City, Mo-, came on Wednesday to visit
his father and will remain ten days. Mr.. Fred
Bray, Of Waldoboro, is in town.. +. Forrest
Goodwin delivered the Glass Day oration at Col
by .Dr. and Mrs. Daughtery. Of Portsmouth
Va, are in Belfast on visit. Miss Nellie Haney
Of this city, was ut the White Mountains, July 4th
| ......Prf. +. lie Mazatle, who with his family IL
at the Brooks House, in this city, for the season
gave dramatic reading in Bangor Tuesday. =.
f. NJ. Heath, of Neponsct, Mass, spent the Fourth
with his parents In this city.
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

, 3 ) :
Belfast .....U 0 / N-9
Earned runs-Bclfasts 3. Two base hits-knoW l.
ton, Macaffrcc. Home runs-Chattcrton, McGinn.
Double payS-Lynch, Freeman and Pigsott; Me
AndesS and Doyle. Base ON ',alls-Purrington.
Passed bals-Pulrington >. struck out-bv Day,
1: by Realdon, 4. First base on crrors-Bangors
?; Belfast ;. Time of game hour and 10 min
utes. Umpire-Mr. l.. Barton.
The following is the Bangor Wings account Of
The Republican journal., 1887-07-07

I}elfasts. s......... .....2 0 2 0 3 o.
Mr.. Carl c. Frederick, of the Bcacons wrote the
| following to the Bangor Wing of Monday, which
| Is their side of the story
A novel way of managing base ball club has
originated in Belfast. 1t ought to he very remun.
crative If successfully carried out. The BeacOns
of Boston, through their manager, Mr.. G. G. Fred.
crick, arranged to play game July 2d, with
Mr.. COlburn, manager of the Befasts, the Beacons
to receive guarantee which was barely enough to
pay their expenses to Belfast The Beacons were
to bring an umpire with them by agreement The
game was played, the umpire gave universal salts
faction until the last man of the Belfass came to
bat, when he hit to second and by a close decision
thrown out at first, whereupon the crowd gave
Il most disgusting exhibition Of their dsapp0int
ment calling the umpire all sorts of names and in
general conducting themselves like a parcel OF
hOOdlums, nor were these actions confined to the
small boy and roughcr clement but men calling
themselves gentlemen were among the widest
and most abusive. AS the BeacOns drove from the
grounds the hOOdlums set up the cries. "Don't pay
them" "Make them sue for it," etc. and the dircc-
tors evidently followed their advice. The directors
say that some of the subscribers have declared,
'H you pay the BeacOns cent we wont paw the
subscriptions set against our names while several
gentlemen of Belfast declare "If you do not nav
the BeacOns at once In full we will not pay our
subscriptions" The Iseacons left without being
paid.
The Bangors beat the BeacOns Monday II to ;,
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-11-02
LoCAL LINES.

Circuit court meets next Monday.
oh, the dust, the abominable Dust
The town council meets Thursday
night.
Ezra II. Shinn is clerking for T.
G. Y ork.
Capt. j. r. I'll. Scott has returned
to Little Rock.
There has been slight advance In
the price Of cotton.
Capt. J. M. Harkey went to Alma
Saturday on Masonic business.
johnson county won twenty five
premiums at the Fl. Smith fair.
~. B. Erwin has returned from a
months visit to relatives at Fit. Smith.
Lawyer r. G. Bullock, one OF OAR
danelle's best citizens, was over Mon
day.
-Russellville was full Of people and
cotton Saturday and tradesmen were
happy.
Senator J. II. Berry passed up the
road Saturday enroute home from Lit
tie Rock.
Mrs. Make Williams returned
Sunday afternoon from visit to Little
Rock friends.
Little Oliver, the ten months old
son Of Silas Ford died last Monday af-
ter a long illness.
Mr.. g. w. Todt is in Little Rock
this week visiting old friends and TAX
ing In the exposition.
| -Messrs. Winston and Smith Nc.
Anally, of Gum Log, were Monday
callers at this office.
--Our public school Is progressing
nicely good attendance, fine interest,
and satisfactory results.
Thomas Webb, prosperous young
planter of Wilson township was In to
see us one day last week.
Mrs. Conney Parton of Scottsville
spent the day In town yesterday the
guest of Mrs. Judge Bullock.
Mrs. J. E, Joyner and Miss Mag.
gle Galloway of Atkins, were guests OF
friends in this city last Thursday.
j. Z. Watson, the johnson county
forger is non est and his bondsmen are
$2500 out of pocket in consequence.
Rev. j. A. Handy, of Canton, Mo-,
filled the pulpit at the Christian
church Sunday morning and night.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-11-02
AGuE BUSTERS ny se ~: sy:s.. . Fl Pre-. q

Mrs. Pauline Wells returned Sat
urday from three months visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Hale, at Osceola, Ark.
--Russellville needs more houses to
rent. Enquiry for residences are OF
daily occurrence, and we have them
| not.
The Baptist state convention meets
at Morrilt0n tomorrow. Several dele
gates from this place will be in attend
ance.
1.-The blue lodge meets next Saturday
night. The brethren are requested to
come prepared to pay their annual
dues.
Mr.. Cloyd Williamson has resumed
business behind the counters at Ber-
nard & Co.'s after serious tussle with
| fever.
If all the rumors afioat are true,
hymen is preparing to wave his torch
with vigorous hand hereabouts. Let
him wave.
Next year will be election year and
everybody will want the DEMOCRAT to
keep them posted. Now is the time to
subscribe.
County Clerk Potts Is at home
again from his Perry county hunt and
reports magnificent time, and game
| in abundance.
DIR A. j. Roberts, an old and high
| ly esteemed citizen of Liberty town
ship, died last week, after long and
painful illness.
Lawrence Russell, Esq. was sum
moned to Knoxville Saturday by some
| one who was In need of legal advice
and assistance.
-Eb Howell has rented the Cum
berland Presbyterian parsonage and
will occupy it soon as his family re-
turns from Texas.
Mrs. Hester Tate, of Appleton, a
very estimable lady, died last Saturday.
A fitting obituary will appear in these
columns next week.
The signal service flag pole remains
bare and desolate, a sad reminder OF
departed usefulness, but we get wealth
er and plenty of it, all the same.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-11-02
ACHE nllc1cne csAraassed % Care. Priee

Mr.. j. C. Bonds left last week for
trip to the Indian Nation. He Will
visit Muskogee, Talequah and other
points. He will return this week.
Editor Williams Of tho Dardanelle
Post took in the fair aid the dust at
Fort Smith and writes graphic ac-
count of both in his last weeks paper.
The 'sdamp" atmosphere in Little
Rock Is said to have produced falling
sickness among some OF the recent
visitors to that city from the "dry" dis
triets.
Mr.. NJ. II. Baird has been confined
to his room for several days on account
OF sore eyes. Mr.. w. l.. Pickett Is fill
ing temporarily his place in the public
school.
Little John Pruitt Bergman, the
three year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
C. Bergman died last Friday, the 2Sth
snst. The bereaved parents have the
sympathy of the community.
We learn that DR.. Gray and sons.
Milton and George, Lem and Mel
Hughey, are making arrangements &c
90 to Texas. These are good citizens
and we shall regret to see them leave
The Russellville postofiice defalca.
ton case comes up before the United
States court this week. Messrs. w. j
| REYNOLDS, G. G.. VIM and w. M. Oates
have been summoned to appear as wit.
nesses.
The sick In town are all reported
better, with the exception Of Mrs. John
A. Erwin and Alva Russell. They
are the recipients of every attention
which kind and sympathetic friendi
can give.
Among the departures yesterday
for Little Rock and the exposi tior
were Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. Oates, Mr.. ant
Mrs. w. j. Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs. g.
@. VIM, Mr.. s. r. Judd and his little
grandson, Gene Shinn.
We were pleased to receive CALI
yesterday morning from Prof. Smith
and little Edgar, and Mr.. Armstrong
Of Illinois, and his little son, Arnold
Prof. Smith will leave to-day goini
south, In the interest Of the Harpers.
While you are in town attending
court come around and pay up wha
| YOU owe on the DEAoCRAr and renew
Cor another year, then you can return
| To your homes with the consciousness
Of duty discharged and an act vel
done.
Bricklaying Is progressing finely
on the courthouse, and II the weather
continues favorable by the last Of THU
week the four sides OF the first story
will be completed. The work Is well
done and reflects credit upon the work.
men employed.
q. w. Drummond, accompanied
by his little son, OF Arkadelphia. ar
rived last Saturday on visit to bis
brother. our fellow-t ownsman, DR.. X.
M. Drummond. His visit was quite
brief, however, as he left for home BY
Mondays train.
| --Messrs. VIII and James Curtis,
OF Palmer. Texas, arrived last Thurs
day. They have come TO vino up q
little business and will relurn to Texas
| In a few days. From what we can
gather from them they are we'll pleased
with the Lone Star state. 80
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-11-02
AGUE BUSTERS e. as:.s s:.:'; el s;:; s.. :.

DIR. POTTS CHILL KILLER
NOT ONLY CURES THE CHILLS
BUT BUILDS UP THE SYSTEM
BoLLINGs Cherokee Chill Cure is pure
ly vegetable remedy, and never fails to
break the chills, Price 75c with box
of Bilious Bullets. Sold by w. G..
Weimer.
A fine lot OF violins, guitars. harps.
accordeons and other musical instru-
ments at Arthur Erwin's Jewelry
Store. Call and see him before buying
elsewhere.
Sterling polish is the thing to polish
ND your old furniture with and make
v look nice and bright as now. Sold at
Bob MilleI's.
IF YOU HAVE CHILLS DO
NOT STOP UNTIL YOU PRO
CURE A BOTTLE OF DIR. POTTS
CHILL KILLER.
II You want good square meal,
lodging, and horse we'll fed and cared
for during court week. call on W. G.
Ludwick, on Dardanelle road, on south
side of town. nov
QuinIne produces giddiness. deaf
ness, vertigo, and skaters the nervous
system. Bolling's Cherokee Chill Cure
produces none of these unpleasant ef-
fects, and Is certain cure for chills
and fever. Price 75c, including box
Of Bilious Bullets. Sold by w. G..
Weimer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-11-02

--From private letter from VIM.
West we learn that his party reached
Paris, Texas, In safety, but not finding
the country they wanted went further
on to Honey Grove. where they found
fine land, good crops and ready en-
ploymcnt. They are all well pleased.
A. w. Gross representing Kitzin-
ger, Tuholske & Frohlichstein, st.
Louis, was here this week mingling
with his many friends and selling
clothing. Mr.. Gross says his house Is
a No. i, and the name Of the firm easy
enough to pronounce after you learn
how.
There is probability that circuit
court, to meet here next Monday. will
last two weeks. There are forty cases
on the criminal docket, twenty-seyen
on the common law, and twenty on the
chancery. There will be but one MUIR
der case, that of Treadwell for killing
Holcomb.
"A large and excellent view Of the
public school building and pubils at
tending, was photographed Yesterday
by Photographer Strickland In his best
style. The picture is designed for ex-
hibition In the educational department
OF the state exposition, and will be sent
down neatly framed next week.
The Lamar correspondent of the
GAINESVILLE Journal has this to say Of
one of our foremost business ladies
MRS. Webb, the Russellville milliner,
came up this week, greatly to the de-
light Of the young ladies. She will top
them off in most fantastic and soni-
killing style"
Mrs. w. C. Smith, accompanied by
her two children returned Saturday
from her summer outing in Illinois.
She was accompanied also by Mr.. i.
S. Armstrong, wife and children. from
metropolis, Ills, who will spend q
portion of the winter here, the guests
Of Prof. and Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Katie Smith, wife Of Uncle
Billy Smith, died on the 29th ult., OF
typhoid fever and was buried at Bald
Hill cemetery. She was "a years of
age, and the mother Of IL children, the
youngest of whom Is 80 years OF age.
Her aged and infirm companion, many
children and innumerable friends are
left to mourn their loss.
The boys say that Walter Lazenby
went to Russellville Sunday afternoon
to see MANN. We think ourself that
he is at the VIRGE of something he
don't want mentioned yet, and there
fore we wont say anything about it,
Atkins Mail.
Why such deep, mysterious hints,
Eugene? We want Moore Of 1t.
sFoR sick headache, female troubles.
neuralgia pains in the head take DR.. J,
II. McLean's Little Liver and Kidney
Pillets. 20 cents vail.
Editor J. r. Newman, Of the
sprightly Harrison Times, passed up
Saturday on his way home after quite
swing around the circle. Since he
left home he has visited the Ft. Smith
fair, attended the grand lodge of Odd
Fellows at Hot Springs, and tarried
for while within the gates of the cap
ital city and the exposition grounds.